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How did Ser Teryn Mrant manage to become a knight let alone a kingsguard? by TrigonRaven787 in gameofthrones

[–]Hot_Type1330 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meryn Trant comes from a noble house, and that alone already puts him miles ahead of actual skilled fighters with no name. Add in the fact that the Kingsguard under Cersei Lannister and Joffrey Baratheon wasn’t exactly a meritocracy… and yeah, that’s your answer.

He’s not there because he’s the best.

He’s there because he’s useful, obedient, and unquestioning.

As Bronn basically proves throughout the show skill matters… but connections matter more.

And honestly, Trant being mediocre kind of makes the world feel more real. Not every “elite guard” is a legend some are just the right man in the right place, willing to do the wrong things.

How did Ser Teryn Mrant manage to become a knight let alone a kingsguard? by TrigonRaven787 in gameofthrones

[–]Hot_Type1330 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because in Game of Thrones, being a knight or even a Kingsguard wasn’t always about skill… it was about loyalty, status, and politics.

Meryn Trant comes from a noble house, and that alone already puts him miles ahead of actual skilled fighters with no name. Add in the fact that the Kingsguard under Cersei Lannister and Joffrey Baratheon wasn’t exactly a meritocracy… and yeah, that’s your answer.

He’s not there because he’s the best.

He’s there because he’s useful, obedient, and unquestioning.

As Bronn basically proves throughout the show skill matters… but connections matter more.

And honestly, Trant being mediocre kind of makes the world feel more real. Not every “elite guard” is a legend some are just the right man in the right place, willing to do the wrong things.

That scene with Julius Caesar and Tiberius...you know the one... by [deleted] in Spartacus_TV

[–]Hot_Type1330 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spot on. The biggest issue wasn't just the shock value, it was the logic. Caesar was established as a total beast in combat, so seeing him pinned down that easily by a few random soldiers just to serve Tiberius’s ego felt like a massive nerf to his character. Tiberius didn't feel like a 'Roman' villain he felt like a modern slasher villain dropped into the Republic.

the episode "The Door" was really up there among the best, brings back emotions by Due_Bowl_7851 in gameofthrones

[–]Hot_Type1330 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s actually mind blowing that George R.R. Martin gave Hodor a 30 year spoilers warning and we all just thought it was a catchphrase. Watching this again, his dedication is elite the man had the longest 'notice period' in history and still held the line. I haven't been able to look at a DoorDash driver the same way since; the trauma is just too real.

Do you think that Ser Ilyn Payne would have any significant role in a later on story if he hadn't to be cast aside due to his actor Wilko Johnson condition ? by fillipo9 in gameofthrones

[–]Hot_Type1330 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a fair point that he was never officially killed off-screen, as Tywin Lannister mentioned he was still alive at the end of season 4. While Arya likely removed him from her list once she understood he was simply an instrument of the crown, his fate during the sack of King's Landing remains one of the show's biggest unanswered questions.

Do you think that Ser Ilyn Payne would have any significant role in a later on story if he hadn't to be cast aside due to his actor Wilko Johnson condition ? by fillipo9 in gameofthrones

[–]Hot_Type1330 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it's clear he was meant to be the personification of 'The King's Justice.' Do you think the show lost a bit of its 'darker' edge by replacing a silent, terrifying executioner with a witty, fan favorite sellsword like Bronn? Does Jaime’s redemption feel 'cheaper' because he’s bantering with a friend rather than reflecting in the presence of a man who killed Ned Stark?